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Tannenburg, Bühlertann

Tannenburg

Bühlertann

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Where
Bühlertann

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Tannenburg stands in Bühlertann (Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 11th century. No visits are on record for this building.

The Tannenburg occupies a rocky spur above the Bühler valley near Bühlertann, in the Schwäbisch Hall district. Built in the 11th or 12th century by Ellwangen Abbey, it ranks among the best preserved shield-wall castles in Württemberg, with its three successive ditches and massive defensive wall. Visitors can still see a timber-framed hall, a medieval chapel dedicated to Mary Magdalene, and an old lime tree protected as a natural monument in the courtyard. Since 1931 the site has belonged to the Zipperer family and now functions as a school retreat and organic farm.

What to know

  • The Tannenburg today operates as a school retreat and organic farm, which shapes how the site can be visited.
  • The 13th-century chapel of St Mary Magdalene is still occasionally used for weddings.
  • The castle sits on a rocky spur, so reaching it involves a climb from the valley, sturdy shoes are advisable.
  • The lime tree growing in the courtyard is protected as a natural monument.
  • The property has belonged to the Zipperer family since 1931 and is not set up as a conventional tourist castle.

Where this château is

Bühlertann · Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

74424 Bühlertann

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown
Period of construction
11th century

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Frequently asked

When was the Tannenburg built?
It likely dates from the 11th or 12th century, built by Ellwangen Abbey, and was expanded between 1230 and 1240.
Who owns the Tannenburg today?
The castle has belonged to the Zipperer family since 1931.
Can visitors tour the Tannenburg?
The site functions as a school retreat and organic farm, which limits conventional tourist access.
What is a shield-wall castle?
It is a castle with a thick frontal wall built to protect its most exposed side, and the Tannenburg is a well-preserved example in Württemberg.
Is there a chapel at the Tannenburg?
Yes, the St Mary Magdalene chapel dates from the 13th century and is still occasionally used for weddings.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

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The most visited in this department — Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall

From the same period — 11e siècle